Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Court Postpones Jama Masjid-Temple Dispute Hearing
A court in Chandausi has postponed the hearing in a dispute between the Shahi Jama Masjid and the Harihar temple to August 25.
The Supreme Court had previously stopped all proceedings and a survey of the 16th-century mosque.
Both sides were unable to reach a settlement through mediation.
The Hindu side wanted the right to offer prayers, but the mosque side refused, saying the court should decide the matter.
The hearing in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute was postponed to August 25.
The Supreme Court imposed an interim stay on the survey of the mosque and halted all proceedings.
Mediation efforts failed as the Hindu side demanded the right to offer prayers, which the mosque side rejected.
The next hearing date was set for August 25 by Civil Judge (Senior Division) Aditya Singh.
The mosque side stated they would accept whatever decision the court delivers.
- Who
- Civil Judge (Senior Division) Aditya Singh, Hindu side counsel Shrigopal Sharma, Shahi Jama Masjid side counsel Shakeel Ahmed Warsi
- What
- Postponement of the hearing in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute
- When
- August 25 (next hearing date)
- Where
- Chandausi, Sambhal
- Why
- Due to the stay on proceedings by the Supreme Court
Hindu Side
Shahi Jama Masjid Side
Right to Offer Prayers
Hindu Side
The Hindu side demanded the right to offer prayers at the site.
Shahi Jama Masjid Side
The Shahi Jama Masjid side rejected this demand, stating it was outside the scope of the dispute.
- Location
- Chandausi, Sambhal
- Next Hearing Date
- August 25
- Court
- Civil Judge (Senior Division) Aditya Singh
- Supreme Court Stay
- November 2024
- Mediation Status
- Failed